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In Topic: moly hackeral

20 July 2011 - 05:21 PM

A 'roving bug' is something that has to be put into the device, you can't just remotely activate the microphone unless you physically put a bug in there.


Actually it is trivial, all that and more for $9.99  http://www.google.co...=cell phone spy

In Topic: Any kayakers on here

13 June 2011 - 01:21 AM

Interesting, I used to kayak a fair bit in Australia, until we had a drought for a decade or so, that kind of slows down the water a bit. I might have to have a chat with you regarding the local rivers. I also crew on a C&C 99 hitting the water on Wednesday, SA is a small world....

In Topic: tell me why I should, or should not move to Armidale NSW Aus.

30 April 2011 - 11:02 PM

Having just come the opposite direction here are some thoughts:

When people are talking about cold, they mean that it might get down to 32 a couple of times over the winter and although you might see snow it is unlikely to be more than an 1/4 inch, or last more that 24hrs. Not quite what you are used to. It will also be much dryer than you are used to. If you ski you are about 12 hours drive from the nearest ski field.

Be prepared for pretty much everything to be more expensive, except maybe for food and health care. A doctors visit will only set you back about $60, rather than $200+. Cars, books, electronics, furniture and eating out are going to cost 10 to 30% more. Taxes are also more, but you only have to worry about federal income tax. You will need at least 10% more income to compensate. Your money is currently worth less. Alcohol is 50% to 100% more expensive. A decent beer costs around $2 a bottle, when buying by the case (24. I buy Australian wine cheaper in the US than you can in Australia.

Houses do not have anywhere near the same insulation you are used to. Your house will feel cold in winter.

Australia also has rules about truth in advertising. The price they advertise is the price it sells for, no extra taxes, management fees, surcharges or gratuity.

Use a broker to transfer money (not a bank).

Grandparents will hate you for stealing their grandkids. Skype works well, but you end up trying to maintain relationships in two timezones which can be a pain in the arse.

With a toddler spend the extra money and get the shortest flight possible, Qantas have a direct connection from New York to Sydney, but you might be better off flying into Brisbane.

If your kid is starting school they will end up with an Australian accent pretty quickly, as they work on spelling and sounds.

You will be about 2 hours from the coast, with a massive selection of great beaches.